YK:n kehitysohjelma UNDP hakee harjoittelijaa Helsinkiin

UNDP Nordic Representation Office seeks an intern for Finland

The UNDP Nordic Representation Office in Helsinki is looking for an
intern to assist with the communication and web-related tasks from 12 May 2014 onwards (3 months).

What is the UNDP Nordic Representation Office?
The
UNDP Nordic Representation Office is located in Copenhagen, with
satellite offices in Sweden, Norway and Finland. Together we work for
distributing knowledge about UNDP’s work in the Nordic countries as well
as coordinate the partnership with these key donors.

Who are we looking for?
We
are looking for an intern to participate in the daily work of the
office in Helsinki. Because we are a small office with a wide work area,
we would like to find someone who is structured, independent, creative,
and a self-starter. We also hope you have writing experience and the
required skills for managing web-publishing systems (such as CQ5,
Wordpress etc.).

Skills:
- Proficiency in English and Finnish. Fluency in Swedish is seen as an asset.
- Computer literacy in standard software applications.
- Knowledge of journalism, web-management and social media (CQ5, Wordpress etc.).
- Demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and of UNDP in particular.
-
Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of
different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, including willingness to
understand and be tolerant of different opinions and views.

Eligibility:
Eligible
candidates must be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school
(Master’s degree or higher) at the time of application and during the
internship. Candidates who graduate before the initiation of the
internship are not eligible.
The intern will assist in the following tasks:

Ensure
that the UNDP website for Finland, www.undp.fi is regularly updated
with timely and relevant information. This includes translating and
adapting news stories and other content for Finnish audiences.

Develop the office’s social media channels (such as Facebook and Twitter) and cooperation with media.

Help monitor coverage on global development issues in the Finnish media.

Respond to requests about UNDP and the partnership with Finland.

Diverse administrative tasks.

To apply:
Please send your CV with a cover letter to michael.toft@undp.org by no later than 2 May 2014. Write “Internship application Finland” to the title field.

Please
state at least the following information in your application: 1) your
motivation to apply this position; 2) your availability with regards to
the timing of the internship; 3) any relevant work experience.

For more information, please contact Michael Toft at michael.toft@undp.org or by calling +45 2427 3940.

Financial Issues:
UNDP
does not pay for internships. The costs associated with the latter must
be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or
government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its
students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for
subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel,
accommodation etc.

To Apply:

Please send your CV with a cover letter to michael.toft@undp.org by no later than 2 May 2014. Write “Internship application Finland” to the title field.

Please state at least the following information in your application: 1) your motivation to apply this position; 2) your availability with regards to the timing of the internship; 3) any relevant work experience.

For more information, please contact Michael Toft at michael.toft@undp.org or by calling +45 2427 3940.

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